Food Label Assignment (50 points)

NUTR 132

Part 1. Whole Grains (6 points, 3 points each)

Instructions: Go to a grocery store and look for grain products that are either predominately whole grain or not. For example, Products 1 and 2 are both bread products. Product 1 is predominately whole grain (

meaning that a whole grain ingredient is listed first in the ingredient statement
). Product 2 is a bread product that is not predominately whole grain.

For each product, list:

· the manufacturer and product name,

· the first ingredient listed in the ingredient statement, and

· any information on the label that relates to whole grains (health claims, statements such as “made with whole grain,” etc.) in the ‘Health Verdict’ column.

Note: whole wheat is not the only whole grain.

Brown rice, whole corn, oats, etc. are also whole grains.
For more information, see

http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/identifying-whole-grain-products

Part 2. Nutrient Content Claims (16 points, 2 points each)

Instructions: Find one product with each of the following nutrient content claims on the label. List the product name. Are there any other
health claims (ex: “helps reduce cholesterol”) on the label? Does the product fit into an overall healthy diet? Refer to your text for additional information on nutrient content claims.

Part 3. Healthy Cereal Hunt (8 points)

Imagine you are searching for a healthy, quick morning breakfast cereal. Peruse the cereal aisle and make two selections of cereals you would like to try that you consider to be healthy. Describe why they are healthy choices. Consider the calories per serving, serving size, fiber, and sugar.

Cereal 1: ______________________________

Calories per serving:_________

Serving Size: ________

Fiber (g): ______

Sugar (g): _______

Explain why you chose this product:

Cereal 2: ______________________________

Calories per serving:_________

Serving Size: ________

Fiber (g): ______

Sugar (g): _______

Explain why you chose this product:

Part 4. Updated Nutrition Facts Label (10 points)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the new Nutrition Facts Label for packaged foods. This new label will reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. Additionally, the new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices. When the label was released in 2016, a compliance date of July 26, 2018 was set for large scale manufacturers (the current administration has extended this compliance date).

Compare and contrast the original food label with the New Nutrition Facts label. List five updates and describe why this change is important for consumers to know.

Part 5. Calculating Carbohydrates and Total Fat (10 points)

Answer the following questions using the nutrition facts label on the right.

· Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram

· Fat: 9 calories per gram

· Protein: 4 calories per gram